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Dear John, Today did not turn out as we had hoped. Ms. Foundation for Women is disappointed that Vice President Kamala Harris will not serve as the next President of the United States of America. For 248 years, this nation has waited to have its first woman president. While this wait continues, we know that it’s a matter of if – not when – we get the chance to break this glass ceiling. We know that the work of building a democracy that works for all people requires resilience and solidarity, especially in challenging times. Together, we will continue to confront obstacles and setbacks with renewed purpose, because the work we’re doing is larger than any one election. The timeless words of Martin Luther King Jr. ring true today: “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” We share our profound appreciation and gratitude to every organizer, volunteer, and community leader who knocked on doors, got out the vote, and poured their energy into modeling what democracy looks like. Your efforts have not been in vain. Seven out of 10 ballot measures protecting abortion rights passed. For the first time, two Black women will serve simultaneously in the Senate. Delaware made history in electing the first openly transgender woman to the U.S. House of Representatives. We will take time to heal, rest, practice self-care, and then we’ll get back to work. At Ms. Foundation, we’ll continue investing in and supporting women, girls, and gender-expansive leaders across the country, and we’ll never stop until we realize our vision of a true democracy in which the worth and dignity of every person are valued. We’ve been here before, and know that together we can and will build a democracy for us, by us. Giving up is not an option. In solidarity,  |
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